IoT Pest Capture Monitoring and Notification Sensor (Camera-equipped Type)

The "Wildlife Damage Control and Game Utilization Exhibition 2022" will be held from October 26 (Wednesday) to 28 (Friday) at the West Exhibition Hall of Tokyo Big Sight. There are significant issues such as damage to agricultural products caused by wild animals, a decrease in the number of people involved in animal capture, and an aging population. This exhibition brings together information related to measures against wildlife damage to crops, capture techniques, and the utilization of game after capture, including capture technologies using ICT and drones, intrusion prevention fences, and cameras. Our company will showcase products such as the "Camera-equipped IoT Pest Monitoring and Notification Sensor & AI-equipped Dashboard System" and "IoT Pest Capture Monitoring and Notification Sensor." We intend to listen to the opinions of those involved with wildlife and continue to improve our products in the future. Wildlife Damage Control and Game Utilization Exhibition 2022 https://jma-agro.com/gm/ Exhibition Booth: Tokyo Big Sight West Exhibition Hall W1-J16

The 8th National Wildlife Damage Countermeasure Summit (scheduled to be held on February 17, 2021) has been canceled due to the need to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, and it has been changed to a video presentation format. The video is available on the official YouTube channel of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, maffchannel, and our company has posted a video titled "Introduction of a Wildlife Detection and Capture Monitoring System Utilizing IoT Communication Protocols" under the theme "Effective Wildlife Damage Countermeasures Come from Collaboration and Sharing - Considering the Future of Sustainable Rural Areas" (see URL below). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x8gPsRwkWU&list=PLMvvhD9xvwfmA9FZsBoJ_PwkMyXeC3Ryo&index=25

On October 17, 2020, the demonstration project "Comprehensive Support Project for Demonstration Experiments" in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, received support for the "Pest Control Based on Data from IoT-Enabled Wild Boar Detection Sensors and Dashboard Systems." The demonstration period is from January 24, 2021 (Sunday) to March 31, 2021 (Wednesday). In the area around Mount Zao, damage to crops caused by wild boars, as well as human and traffic-related incidents affecting local residents, has been increasing. The deployment rate of capture teams has more than doubled compared to last year, and there is a reality of decreasing participation due to the aging of those involved in pest control efforts. This demonstration experiment aims to enhance the efficiency of capture results, which have traditionally been generated by human activities, by utilizing data obtained through IoT solutions, with the goal of increasing both the number and rate of captures. The infrared sensors installed at eight locations around Mount Zao detect wild animals such as wild boars and record data including date, time, location, weather, and temperature. Additionally, information from residents and hunting associations regarding sightings will be aggregated to visualize the accumulated wild boar sighting data, leading to more effective captures.

On December 5, 2021 (Sunday), the Kochi Hunting Festival was held, organized by Kochi Prefecture. It was a festival where participants could experience the allure of hunting through the sale of game dishes made from deer and wild boar meat, sales of antler accessories, introductions to hunting tools used by hunters, and consultations on obtaining hunting licenses. Thanks to the kindness of Mr. Tachibana from Kochi Gibier Workshop, our company was able to exhibit an IoT-based wild animal capture monitoring sensor at the Kochi Gibier Workshop booth. Many people, including hunters, consumers of game meat, students, and housewives, visited our booth. Among the feedback we received, one housewife mentioned, "I have a hunting license, but I can't engage in hunting activities because I'm on maternity leave. However, with solutions like this, I can still hunt during my leave," which provided us with valuable insights. Additionally, we were able to exchange information with various individuals related to Kochi Prefecture, the Kochi Hunting Association, and other relevant parties, making it a very meaningful time for us. Our company will continue to strive to contribute to solving various challenges faced by those engaged in hunting activities in Kochi Prefecture, including the Kochi Gibier Workshop, by utilizing IoT-based solutions.